The narrow alleys of Jerash Camp in Jordan. Photo: Maha Al-Zu’bi/IWMI By Maha Al-Zu’bi On a scorching August afternoon, children from the Jerash refugee camp in Jordan weave through narrow alleys, stirring clouds of dust that trap the sun’s heat. Walls radiate warmth long after sunset, and the small, compact housing units make summers even hotter and winters more prone to
Reducing global undernutrition remains one of CGIAR’s most pressing opportunities for impact. For two decades, HarvestPlus has led investments in breeding crops enriched with zinc, iron, and provitamin A, ensuring that nutrition traits reach millions of farming households. Today, as CGIAR redefines its strategic priorities, nutrition is no longer a niche add-on – it is moving to the core of
More than four years have passed since the first signs of Fusarium Tropical Race 4 (TR4) appeared in Peru. The fungus, scientifically known as Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense TR4, was detected in 2021 in Piura, the country’s leading region for organic banana production. Since then, its presence in Piura has cast a long shadow over an industry that sustains
As climate change accelerates, developing countries face a critical crossroads: how to grow sustainably while contributing to global mitigation efforts. Integrating food and nutrition security into climate strategies is no longer optional, it’s essential. As developing countries follow their vision for development, they face a dilemma that may threaten their growth. While nations race to meet global climate targets
Scientists from The James Hutton Institute have introduced two new potato varieties to Kenya, which are now included in Kenya’s National Variety List. The project was a collaboration with the University of St Andrews, the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), the International Potato Center (CIP), and the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe), as well as the Kenya Plant
CGIAR’s participation in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has expanded markedly in the Seventh Assessment Report (AR7) cycle. In AR7, a total of 13 scientists from CGIAR centers have been selected as IPCC authors , a substantial increase from the 5 CGIAR scientists who served as authors in the Sixth Assessment Report (AR6). This growth in representation shows
As part of the mission dedicated to championing climate-resilient agri-food systems and ensuring food security for millions of farm families in sub-Saharan Africa, IITA–CGIAR is partnering with the Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) to provide technical assistance for phase two of the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) project in Anambra, Ekiti, and Niger states in Nigeria. A two-day preparatory workshop was held from 11 to 12
Rwanda’s livestock farmers are grappling with rising feed costs, particularly maize-based ingredients, which now sell for around 400-600 Rwf (USD 0.28-0.41) per kilogram. In contrast, High-Quality Cassava Peel (HQCP) mash, produced from processed cassava peels, costs only 200-250 Rwf (USD 0.14-0.17) per kilogram, yet delivers the same nutritional value as maize in feed formulation. To address gaps in livestock feed